The hearing of this matter on its merits, originally scheduled to take place on February 24, 2016, has been adjourned and the next appearance will now take place by teleconference on February 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern), in order to set a new hearing date. The appearance will be open to the public, except as may be required for the protection of confidential matters.

A copy of the Notice of Hearing is available on the MFDA website at www.mfda.ca. During the period described in the Notice of Hearing, the Respondent conducted business in the Cambridge, Ontario area.

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